Tomato soup
A classic, proper tomato soup; creamy and full of taste
Keyword basil, soup, tomato
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 40 minutes minutes Total Time 55 minutes minutes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tins whole tomatoes tinned approx 800 g
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 pcs onion medium size
- 4 dl vegetable broth
- 1 dl white beans
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 10 leaves basil
- black pepper
Warm the olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot
Cut the onion on pieces and cook in the oil until turning translucent, 8-10 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and stir constantly, until the fragance hits you; 30-60 seconds
Add tomatoes and broth, and mix. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it cool for a bit. Add to a blender. Make sure you don't exceed the capacity. Blend in batches if necessary.
In one of the batches, add beans, sugar, butter and black pepper.
In the end, add sugar to balance the acidity of the soup.
If you are adding the basil, do this now. Give the soup a last round in the blender and serve
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg